Anyone Sell On Ebay? (stores, best, selling, purchase)

[maggie0202]

A friend gave me some jewelry that she doesn't wear since she'd retired so I could make a little extra cash selling it on Ebay.

My question is this...where is the best place to purchase boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape, etc.? I know the Post Office has the free "priority" boxes, but most of my jewelry weighs 13oz or under and I really need just regular boxes. I could also use some jewelry boxes.

Any ideas on how to save on these items? They seem to cost a fortune if you aren't going to purchase in bulk which usually starts at 50 or 100 of the same item.

Thanks, I'd appreciate any advice on this

[SATX56]

Office Depot or Staples.

[maggie0202]

Thanks for the advice, I will check them out tonight while I'm off work.

[cynwldkat]

I get my packaging tape and bubble wrap at Lowes and boxes I ask around at stores and friends. Not sure where you live but here I go to Dollar Tree for tissue wrap.

[K.Uni]

Sounds like a silly question but is the jewelry real? If it is, stay FAR away from e-bay.

[Utopian Slums]

You can cut down your costs and save the environment by using recycled packaging from other things you get in the mail and recycled paper grocery bags

[yukon]

Dollar Tree for the jewelry boxes.

[maggie0202]

I have already been re-using materials but thanks for that great tip.
Didn't know about Dollar Tree for the jewelry boxes, I'll definitely check that out.
Thanks all!

[raijen]

Maggie, USPS's small flat rate boxes are great for shipping most jewelry.

[maggie0202]

I think I've used these a few times, do these go by weight? Not sure if they are priority mail or not. I am still so confused about all the different ways to ship.
I know if it is 13oz or under it can go first class which is pretty cheap. I'm still trying to figure all this out. I find it very confusing.

I've also started selling bigger items so I'm going to have to find boxes where I can to save me money.

Thanks for all the tips!